First published Oct 23, 2026, 11:22:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 11:22:15 PM UTC

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning — NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:54PM MDT until October 23 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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A radar-indicated severe storm was reported near Akela in east-central Luna County, with ping-pong-ball-size hail and 60 mph wind gusts. The warning includes an instruction to move to an interior room on the lowest floor and remains in effect until 5:30 PM MDT.

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Affected location: East central Luna County, New Mexico

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 23 at 4:54PM MDT until October 23 at 5:30PM MDT by NWS El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM

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